HW-K450 Wireless Subwoofer (PS-WK450) User manual Wireless Audio - Soundbar Imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product. To receive more complete service, please register your product at www.samsung.com/register...
Hold the control of your Soundbar in the palm of your You can connect a Bluetooth device to the Soundbar hand with an Android smart device and the Samsung and enjoy music with high quality stereo sound, all Audio Remote app. This convenient app lets you control...
GETTING STARTED SAFETY INFORMATION ● The following also applies to the Wireless Subwoofer (PS-WK450). SAFETY WARNINGS TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lighting flash and arrowhead within the triangle CAUTION indicates that there is dangerous voltage Inside the...
GETTING STARTED Important Safety Instructions Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow all the safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference. Read these instructions. Keep these Instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water.
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GETTING STARTED PRECAUTIONS 2.7 inch 3.9 inch 3.9 inch 3.9 inch Ensure that the AC power supply in your house complies with the power requirements listed on the identification sticker located on the bottom of your product. Install your product horizontally, on a suitable base (furniture), with enough space around it for ventilation (3~4 inches).
GETTING STARTED CONTENTS GETTING STARTED 27 FUNCTIONS Features Input Mode Safety Information Bluetooth What’s Included Software Update DESCRIPTIONS 32 TROUBLESHOOTING Front / RIGHT SIDE Panel Troubleshooting Bottom Panel 33 APPENDIX Remote Control Specifications 13 INSTALLATION Installing the Soundbar Figures and illustrations in this User Manual are Installing the Wall Mount provided for reference only and may differ from actual product appearance.
Bracket-Wall Mount L Bracket-Wall Mount R (AH61-04106A) (AH61-04114A) ● The appearance of the accessories may differ slightly from the illustrations above. ● The Micro USB and HDMI cables are sold separately. To purchase, contact a Samsung Service Center or Samsung Customer Care.
DESCRIPTIONS DESCRIPTIONS FRONT / RIGHT SIDE PANEL (Volume) Button Controls the volume level. The numeric value of the volume level appears in the front panel display. (Source) Button Right Side Selects the D.IN, AUX, HDMI, BT, TV, or USB input. ●...
DESCRIPTIONS BOTTOM PANEL DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) Connect to the digital (optical) output of an external device. (Micro USB Port) Connect a Micro USB to Standard USB adapter (not supplied) to the Micro USB port, DC 24V DIGITAL AUDIO IN and then connect a USB device (OPTICAL) (Power Supply In)
MUSIC, CLEAR VOICE, SPORTS, MOVIE, and NIGHT MODE - depending on the content you want to listen to. Select the STANDARD mode if you want to enjoy the original sound. ● Soundbar is a Samsung proprietary name. ● Operate the TV using the TV's remote control.
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5KHz and 10KHz are selectable and each can be adjusted to a setting between -6 and +6. • To adjust the woofer level using the Samsung Audio Remote mobile app, press the [, ] buttons to decrease or increase the woofer level within 3 seconds of pressing the WOOFER button.
INSTALLATION + Controlling the Soundbar using Your TV Remote Control SOUND button for more than 5 seconds while the Soundbar is turned on. 1. Press and hold the 2. "ON - TV REMOTE" appears on the Soundbar's display. 3. In the TV's menu, set the TV speaker to external speaker. ●...
INSTALLATION INSTALLATION INSTALLING THE SOUNDBAR INSTALLING THE WALL MOUNT + Installation Precautions ● Install on a vertical wall only. ● For the installation, avoid a location with high temperature or humidity, or a wall that cannot sustain the weight of the set.
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INSTALLATION Center Line 2. Align the Wall Mount Guide's Center Line with the center of your TV (if you are mounting the Soundbar below your TV), and then fix the Wall Mount Guide to the wall using tape. ● If you are not mounting below a TV, place the Center Line in the center of the installation area. 3.
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INSTALLATION 5. Push a screw (not supplied) through each Holder-Screw, and then screw each screw firmly into a support screw hole. 6. Use the two Screws (M4 x L14) to attach both Bracket-Wall Mount L and R to the Soundbar's bottom. For a proper fit, make sure to align the bumps on the Soundbar to the holes on the brackets.
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INSTALLATION 7. Install the Soundbar with the attached Bracket-Wall Mounts by hanging the Bracket-Wall Mounts on the Holder-Screws on the wall. ● Slightly tilt the Soundbar to insert both Holder-Screw heads into the Bracket-Wall Mount holes. Push the Soundbar in the direction of the arrow to make sure both sides are firmly fixed.
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INSTALLATION DETACHING THE SOUNDBAR FROM THE WALL 1. To separate the Soundbar from the wall mount, push it in the direction of arrow, tilt it up slightly, and then pull it away from the wall as shown. ● Do not hang onto the installed unit and avoid striking or dropping the unit. ●...
CONNECTIONS ● Do not connect the power cord of this product or your TV to a wall outlet until all connections between components are complete. ● Before moving or installing this product, be sure to turn off the power and disconnect the power cord. CONNECTING THE SUBWOOFER CONNECTING TO THE SUBWOOFER AUTOMATICALLY The Subwoofer's linking ID is preset at the factory and the main unit and subwoofer should link (connect wirelessly)
● For optimal listening performance, make sure that the area around the wireless subwoofer location is clear of any obstructions. Expand to true wireless surround sound by connecting the Samsung Wireless Rear Speaker Kit (SWA-8000S) to your Soundbar. (Sold separately)
CONNECTIONS • The main unit, the subwoofer and the SWA-8000S should now be linked (connected). • The LINK indicators (Blue LEDs) on the subwoofer and the SWA-8000S should be glowing continuously and not blinking. • If the LINK indicators are not solid blue, the linking process has failed.Turn off the main unit, go back to Step 2, and start again.
CONNECTIONS CONNECTING TO A TV ● Important: Before you begin, put the battery into the remote. See page 12 for instructions. CONNECTING TO A TV USING A DIGITAL OPTICAL CABLE Optical Cable OPTICAL OUT DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) HDMI IN DIGITAL AUDIO IN...
● Anynet+ must be turned on. ● This function is not available if the HDMI cable does not support ARC. TV SOUNDCONNECT You can enjoy TV sound through your Soundbar when it is connected to a Samsung TV that supports the TV SoundConnect function. Connect 1.
To connect to the other TV, follow Steps 1 through 4 on the previous page. ● The TV SoundConnect (SoundShare) function is supported by some Samsung TVs released from 2012 on. Check whether your TV supports the TV SoundConnect (SoundShare) function before you begin.
CONNECTIONS CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL DEVICES OPTICAL OR ANALOG AUDIO CABLE This unit comes equipped with one digital optical in jack and one analog audio (AUX) in jack, giving you two ways to connect it to external devices. Audio Cable (not supplied) AUX OUT AUX IN Optical Cable...
1. Connect a USB adapter cable with a male USB 2.0 Micro USB plug (Type B) on one end and a standard female 2.0 USB jack (Type A) on the other end to the micro USB jack on your Soundbar. ● The USB adapter cable is sold separately. To purchase, contact a Samsung Service Center or Samsung Customer Care.
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CONNECTIONS 4. USB appears on the display screen. • The Soundbar connection to the USB device is complete. • The Soundbar automatically turns off (Auto Power Off) if no USB device has been connected for more than 5 minutes. + Before you connect a USB device Be aware of the following: ●...
FUNCTIONS FUNCTIONS INPUT MODE (Source) button on the main unit’s side panel or the SOURCE button on the remote control to select Press the the mode you want. Right Side of the Soundbar Input mode Display Optical Digital input D.IN ARC (HDMI OUT) input AUX input HDMI...
3. Select the Stereo headset menu on the Bluetooth device. • You will see a list of scanned devices. 4. Select "[AV] Samsung Soundbar Kxxx K-Series" from the list. • When the Soundbar is connected to the Bluetooth device, it will display [Bluetooth device name] BT on the front display.
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● Once the set has been paired with a device, if the soundbar is in DIN, AUX, or USB mode and you select “[AV]samsung soundbar Kxxx K-ser" from your Bluetooth device's list, the set will automatically change to BT mode.
Market search : Samsung Audio Remote + Launching the Samsung Audio Remote App To launch and use the Samsung Audio Remote app, touch the Audio Remote icon on your smart device, and then follow the directions on the screen. ● The Samsung Audio Remote app is only compatible with Android mobile phones and mobile devices...
Note that if there are multiple update files, you must load them onto the USB device singly and use them to update the firmware one file at a time. Please visit samsung.com or contact the Samsung call center to receive more information about downloading update files.
Refer to the table below when this product does not function properly. If the problem you are experiencing is not listed below or if the instructions below do not help, turn off the product, disconnect the power cord, and contact Samsung Electronics at 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864).
● If you have a problem with this product, we strongly recommend you read the appropriate section of this manual, review the Troubleshooting section on page 32, visit the Support page for your product at www.samsung.com, or call Samsung Product Support (1-800-726-7864) to find an answer before you contact a service center for a repair.
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To receive warranty service, the purchaser must contact SAMSUNG for problem determination and service procedures. Warranty service can only be performed by a SAMSUNG authorized service center. The original dated bill of sale must be presented upon request as proof of purchase to SAMSUNG or SAMSUNG's authorized service center. Transportation of the product to and from the service center is the responsibility of the purchaser.
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